Athletes will be treated to a great 5K USATF certified
course, chip timing, first-class garment, unique finisher medal and so much more.
This event will
be produced by the Victory Man Racing, LLC. in partnership with the New Albany Walking Club,
which are the producers of the highly renowned
New Albany Walking Classic.
Awards will be given to the top three males and
females overall as well as the top three in each age
group divisions.
All participants will receive a finisher's medal!
Each participant will receive a goodie bag, which
will contain your Bib #, high quality garment (men's
sizes) along with other event sponsor information.
Entry Fee: $25 until 12/31, $30 after 12/31 and $35 race day
Age Groups: under 11, 11 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69 and 70+
Race starts at 8:30 am
On-line at Run Wild Racing or complete and
submit entry form on PDF download.
Race day registration: 6:30 am to 8:00 am
For more information:
Call: 614-795-0249 or email: info@runwildracing.com. Tickest for Arnold sports Festival available at Ticketmaster
Registration: Download PDF. Form and instructions on back of flier.
Date November 8, 2008
Matthias Steiner Center Stage in 2009
Matthias Steiner - Germany's Olympic weightlifting gold medalist extraordinaire will on the main Expo stage at the 2009 Arnold Sports Festival, further proof that the Arnold draws some of the biggest names in the strength world.
Traditionally, the man who wins the gold medal in weightlifting's super heavyweight class at the Olympics is considered the World's Strongest Man - just as the man who wins the 100 meter dash is considered the World's Fastest Man. That hefty title and an Olympic gold medal are big news in of themselves, but exactly how Matthias Steiner reached the zenith of the lifting world is the best story of all.
Steiner was a promising Austrian weightlifter who felt that he was not getting the support he needed to reach the top of his sport and when he fell in love with a German woman, the pieces of the puzzle started to fall into place for him. In 2004, Steiner moved to Germany, got married and applied for German citizenship, which meant that for three years he was barred from international competition. In July 2007, Matthias Steiner suffered a tremendous personal loss when his wife was killed in a car accident.
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Posted October 30, 2008
Arnold at The Crew
Arnold Sports Festival champions mingled with Columbus Crew fans before the Major League Soccer team's final regular-season home game on Oct. 26 at Columbus Crew Stadium. [ Slideshow ]
In partnership with Ticketmaster, the American Dairy Association Mideast, Time Warner Cable and the Crew, ten Arnold Sports Festival athletes were on hand at Crew Stadium Plaza. The athletes appeared at the Time Warner Cable Cruiser.
Participating athletes included Bridget Bailey of Westerville (cheerleading), Artem Terentyeva of Powell and Maria Gordeeva of Reynoldsburg (dance sport), Taylor McIntyre of Blacklick and brothers Aaron and A.J. Hutchinson of Blacklick (fencing), Sydney McGlone of Reynoldsburg (gymnastics), Ajit Amesur of Dublin and Ashley Hill of Chillicothe (martial arts) and Brodie Scherer of Coschocton (wrestling).
The Arnold Sports Festival will be held March 6-8, 2009. For ticket information, visit Ticketmaster.
Posted October 29, 2008
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger presents the Lifetime Achievement Award to Ben Weider at the 2008 Arnold Classic (Emery Photography, Columbus, Ohio)
Ben Weider, a cherished friend of the Arnold Classic, recipient of the 2008 Arnold Classic Lifetime Achievement Award, and the world recognized leader in the creation of the sport of bodybuilding will forever be revered.
Ben dedicated his life to the pursuit of excellence in fitness and sports. His legendary knowledge of publishing and Napoleonic history earned his international recognition and a 1984 nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger commented, "Ben Weider was one of the most amazing people I have ever known. He and his brother, Joe, grew up poor in Montreal, but through their vision, hard work, and determination, became founding fathers of bodybuilding and the worldwide fitness revolution. Ben and Joe were like fathers to me, bringing me to America when I was a young man just making my way in the world. I never would have achieved the success I have enjoyed in life without them and they supported me in everything I have ever done."
Chip must be worn in Arnold 5K Pump & Run. Athletes need to successfully lift at least one rep and run the 5K. A runner's time will be based on how many times he/she can bench press their weight by formula. There will be ten lifting divisions.
The Arnold Weightlifting Championships: The Greatest Show in Weightlifting! - by Dan Bell
Weightlifting came to the Arnold Fitness Weekend in 2003 as a new event, given a chance by Arnold Schwarzenegger and his partner, Jim Lorimer, to bring the spotlight back to an Olympic sport in decline in the U.S. Having begun his career as a weightlifter on the Austrian national team, Arnold still has a soft spot in his heart for his first iron-game love. Jim Lorimer, along with lifting and coaching legend Frazier Ferguson, organized and ran the 1970 World Weightlifting Championship here in Columbus, when Vasily Alexiev broke the 500 pound Clean & Jerk barrier. Arnold and Jim wanted to see U.S. weightlifting prosper again and wanted to create something special for the sport. [ more ]
Posted September 16, 2008
Armwrestling Classic Breaks Records!
"Once again it was the
masters who dominated the
Arnold Classic Armwrestling
Challenge. The 2008 Arnold
was one of the most exciting
events I have ever been o: it
was filled with upsets! Only
one of the new champions
was under 40 years old, and
George Iszakouits won a
record-breaking sixth Arnold
title." - From IronMind Magazine
We have a pdf of the magazine article available here. It is reprinted from MILO: A Journal for Serious Strength Athletes, June 2008, Vol 16, No. 1 with permission from IronMind Enterprises, Inc.
Posted August 5, 2008
Arnold Sports Festival 2009 Tickets On Sale
The Arnold Sports Festival is the greatest Sports – Fitness experience of your life showcasing 11 Olympic sports and 37 events with more than 17,000 athletes and the expanded 650 booth Arnold Fitness EXPO.
New in 2009 is the Arnold Race Walk (5k), Saturday evening’s Arnold Party With The Pros, and an expanded Arnold Amateur IFFB International Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships beginning Thursday evening March 5 at the Franklin County Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
The Arnold VIP ticket will insure your unforgettable weekend of fitness, fun and learning. The Arnold VIP package provides choice reserved seats for the 2009 Arnold Classic, Arnold Classic Prejudging, Ms. International, Fitness International, and Figure International, and Saturday’s unforgettable Arnold Party with the Pros.
The coveted VIP package includes your premium seat to Sunday morning’s personal training seminar conducted by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the weekend’s leading champions, and 3-day passes to the Arnold Fitness EXPO and EXPO events.
The daily $10 EXPO ticket offers a vast value for every fitness fan. The EXPO ticket is your gateway to the 3-day Arnold Fitness EXPO offering the latest trends in fitness equipment, apparel, and supplements, as well as access to a wide array of spectacular sporting events. See martial arts, Strongman, Dancesport, Cheerleading, Boxing, Armwrestling, Weightlifting, Wrestling, and more.
Admission to the EXPO is $10.00 per day. The EXPO ticket includes total access to the Arnold Fitness EXPO. Adults & Students: $10.00. 10 Years and under: FREE, if accompanied by adult. No Strollers allowed.
We recommend purchasing them at ticketmaster before the weekend to save yourself a wait in line.
New for 2009. Add this to the list of street events at the Arnold Sports Festival.
The Arnold Racewalk (5K), a new Sunday morning event in the streets of downtown Columbus. Test your aerobic and speed skills as you join hundreds of walking enthusiasts in this entertaining event under the direction of Dr. Phil Heit, Professor Emeritus, Physical Activity and Educational Services at The Ohio State University.
More information to come about registration. Sign up for the newsletter to get themost recent information.
Athletes will be treated to a great 5K USATF certified
course, chip timing, first-class garment, unique finisher medal and so much more. 
Matthias Steiner - Germany's Olympic weightlifting gold medalist extraordinaire will on the main Expo stage at the 2009 Arnold Sports Festival, further proof that the Arnold draws some of the biggest names in the strength world.
Registration is beginning for the 2009 Arnold Gymnastics Challenge in Halls E&F at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, March 6-8, 2009.
The Arnold Sports Festival is the greatest Sports – Fitness experience of your life showcasing 11 Olympic sports and 37 events with more than 17,000 athletes and the expanded 650 booth Arnold Fitness EXPO.
